#1.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Powderhorn Marsh and Prairie is a restorative find for the city-weary. Located in the Calumet region, straddling the city line between Chicago and Burnham, Powderhorn is a tallgrass complex that stands as testament to the indomitable ... More on AnglerWeb.com

#2.
Chicago, IL
City tour, traveling in luxury coaches, highlighting African-American social, cultural and historical ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com
It's free and it's a great way to view the city skyline. More on igougo

#3.
4400 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Currently under development near the mouth of the Chicago River and the shore of Lake Michigan, DuSable Par... More on chicagoparkdistrict.com
While the beach and surrounding park are spacious, there was a lot of garbage on the beach itself and along... More on GoCityKids

#4.
5800 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois
This crescent-shaped beach is at the northern end of Lincoln Park, where Lake Shore Drive curves and ends, ... More on TripAdvisor
Access to the beach is limited to foot-traffic, because there's no parking and really no nearby parking . More on TripAdvisor

#5.
5200 N Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, Illinois
Less crowded and more accessible than some of the beaches further south, Foster Avenue Beach is a lovely, u... More on GoCityKids
I love this beach in the city. It's usually packed with families bbqing in the park area and covering ... More on Trekaroo

#6.
1561 Park Road Whiting, IN 46394

#7.
Whiting, Indiana
Lake Michigan is the only one of the Great Lakes wholly within the borders of the United States; the others are shared with Canada. It has a surface area of 22,400 square miles (58,016 km²), making it the largest freshwater lake ... More on AnglerWeb.com

#8.
2100 Ridge Ave. Evanston, IL 60201
Evanston's beaches are open to the public during the summer months for a daily fee. Swimming, boating, picnicking, and tennis facilities are available with miles of biking and jogging paths along L... More on uptake_content
Evanston's beaches are open to the public during the summer months for a daily fee. Swimming, boating, picnicking, and tennis facilities are available with miles of biking and jogging paths along ... More on Cnscvb.com
